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HERIOT, George (1766-1844). Travels though the Canadas. London: T. Gillet for Richard Phillips, 1807. First edition, issue with hand-colored

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). Travels though the Canadas. London: T. Gillet for Richard Phillips, 1807. First edition, issue with hand-colored plates, of "the earliest and most important aquatint book published on Canada" (Hill). As postmaster-general of British North America from 1799 to 1816, Heriot devoted himself to travel across Canada and the United States. He describes the fur trade, his voyages to the North, and cod fishery, devoting the second part of the text to a scholarly study of the Native peoples of the Americas, including Father Rasles's vocabulary of the Algonquin languages and other information drawn from Jesuit reports. This work also contains one of the best contemporary accounts of the Loyalist settlements in Canada. The fine illustrations are all after Heriot himself, and it was issued both colored and uncolored. Hill 801; Sabin 31489; Streeter sale 3658 (colored); Streeter sale 3658; Abbey Travel 618 (plates only); see Prideaux, Aquatint Engraving, pp. 254-255. Quarto (262 x 216mm). "Directions for placing the plates" bound after prefatory material. Without 8pp. advertisements. Folding view of Quebec as frontispiece, hand-colored folding map, and 26 plates, 5 of which folding (frontispiece and map reinforced at folds and edges, some toning and spots, occasional offsetting). Contemporary mottled calf gilt (rebacked with endpapers renewed).

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). The History of Canada, from its First Discovery, comprehending an account of the Original Establishment of the Colony of L

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). The History of Canada, from its First Discovery, comprehending an account of the Original Establishment of the Colony of Louisiana. London: T. N. Longman and O. Rees, 1804. Rare first edition of the first history of Canada in English. Originally intended as a multi-volume series based on Charlevoix's work and sometimes appearing with a half-title declaring it to be "vol. I", only this single volume was ever published. The last copy sold, according to the records of RBH, was in 1929. Gagnon II 984; Sabin 31488. Octavo (111 x 132mm). Without half-title (Dampstaining, blank portion at top of title page cut away, toning throughout, a few small neat marginal repairs.) Contemporary tree calf (joints cracked, worn). Provenance: Joseph Kinney, Hudson, Ohio (inscriptions dated 1868).

George Heriot English, 1766-1844 Procession in the City of Pisa

George Heriot English, 1766-1844 Procession in the City of Pisa Watercolor on paper 5 x 8 inches (12.7 x 20.4 cm) Provenance: Martyn Gregory, London Exhibition: London, Martyn Gregory, "Exhibition of English Watercolors," catalogue 32, no. 79 C An Upper East Side Private Collection

George Heriot English, 1766-1844 Procession in the City of Pisa

George Heriot English, 1766-1844 Procession in the City of Pisa Watercolor on paper 5 x 8 inches (12.7 x 20.4 cm) Provenance: Martyn Gregory, London Exhibition: London, Martyn Gregory, "Exhibition of English Watercolors," catalogue 32, no. 79 C An Upper East Side Private Collection

George Heriot (Scottish 1766-1844), In the Tyral, Sepia on Paper, Framed, 10 x 12-1/2 inches

George Heriot (Scottish 1766-1844), In the Tyral, Sepia on Paper, Framed, 10 x 12-1/2 inches

GEORGE HERIOT (SCOTTISH-CANADIAN, 1766-1844), LA PIERRE LEVEE POITIERS, 1820, WATERCOLOUR AND INK; FURTHER ANNOTATED IN THE ARTIST’S HAND: “La Pierre Levee on the field where the Battle of Portiers was fought under which several English officers

GEORGE HERIOT (SCOTTISH-CANADIAN, 1766-1844) LA PIERRE LEVEE POITIERS, 1820WATERCOLOUR AND INK; FURTHER ANNOTATED IN THE ARTIST’S HAND: “La Pierre Levee on the field where the Battle of Portiers was fought under which several English officers of rank camped 27th April 1820” VERSO (Sight, 4.8” x 7.8”)Estimate: $400—600

HUGUES DE JOUVANCOURT, GEORGE HERIOT (1766-1844), ÈDITIONS LA FRÉGATE, PUBLISHED IN 1973, SIGNED WITH INITIALS BY THE AUTHOR, AND NUMBERED 19, IN MATCHING SLIPCASE

HUGUES DE JOUVANCOURTGEORGE HERIOT (1766-1844), ÈDITIONS LA FRÉGATE, PUBLISHED IN 1973, SIGNED WITH INITIALS BY THE AUTHOR, AND NUMBERED 19, IN MATCHING SLIPCASEThis book was published in an edition of 120 copies - 10 marked H.C. and 110 copies numbered from 1 to 110.Estimate: $900–1,200

George Heriot-Lago di Giasole, sepia wash, 10 x

George Heriot-Lago di Giasole, sepia wash, 10 x 15cm

HERIOT, GEORGE. 1766-1844. Travels through the Canadas. London: for Richard Phillips, 1807.

Travels through the Canadas. London: for Richard Phillips, 1807. 4to (254 x 196 mm). xii, 602, [2] pp. 27 aquatint engravings, 6 of which are folding, hand-colored engraved folding map. Modern full calf, red morocco gilt-lettered spine label. Brief repair to gutter of title, light offset from plates, somewhat toned. FIRST EDITION of the work by Scottish-Canadian civil servant Heriot, one of the most notable figures in early Canadian art. Contains attractively-printed views after his original sketches and the final 31 pages contain Father Rasle's vocabulary of the Algonquin language. Field 687; Sabin 31489.

George Heriot (1766-1844)

George Heriot (1766-1844) Dryburgh Abbey on the River Tweed, the Scottish Borders pencil and watercolour, unframed 5 3/8 x 7½ in. (13.7 x 19 cm.); and An unframed watercolour of a ruined cathedral at dusk attributed to William Crouch (2)

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). Travels Through the Canadas. London: Printed for Richard Phillips, 1807.

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). Travels Through the Canadas. London: Printed for Richard Phillips, 1807. 4υo (279 x 222 mm). Folding aquatint frontispiece view of Quebec, 25 aquatint plates (5 folding), one engraved plate, and one hand colored folding map, uncut (some offsetting and browning). Later half calf (covers detached). Provenance: Marschall Library, Hazel Marshall Koerner, 1909 (bookplate); Frank C. Deering (bookplate). FIRST EDITION OF HERIOT'S IMPORTANT AND COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF CANADA. As postmaster-general of British North America from 1799 to 1816, Heriot devoted himself to travel into the western parts of Canada and the United States. He describes the fur trade, his voyages to the North, and cod fishery, and devotes the second part of the text to a scholarly study of North and South American Indians, including Father Rasles's vocabulary of the Algonquin languages. An accomplished artist, the fine illustrations are all taken from Heriot's own work. Abbey Travel 618 (plates only); Hill 801; Lande 433; Sabin 31489; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 805.

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). Travels Through the Canadas. London: Printed for Richard Phillips, 1807.

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). Travels Through the Canadas. London: Printed for Richard Phillips, 1807. 4υo (264 x 214 mm). Folding aquatint frontispiece view of Quebec, 25 aquatint plates (5 folding), one engraved plate, and one folding map, ALL HAND-COLORED (some occasional spotting and pale offsetting). Contemporary calf, spine with gilt-lettered red morocco label (spine ends expertly repaired). FIRST EDITION OF HERIOT'S IMPORTANT AND COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF CANADA. As postmaster-general of British North America from 1799 to 1816, Heriot devoted himself to travel into the western parts of Canada and the United States. He describes the fur trade, his voyages to the North, and cod fishery, and devotes the second part of the text to a scholarly study of North and South American Indians, including Father Rasles's vocabulary of the Algonquin languages. An accomplished artist, the fine illustrations are all taken from Heriot's own work. Abbey Travel 618 (plates only); Hill 801; Lande 433; Sabin 31489; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 805.

George Heriot 1766 - 1844 Canadian watercolour on

George Heriot 1766 - 1844 Canadian watercolour on paper Hauling Boats up on the Beach 3 1/2 x 4 3/4 inches 8.9 x 12.1 centimeters signed and on verso titled on a gallery label

George Heriot (1766-1844), Scottish/Canadian LA

George Heriot (1766-1844), Scottish/Canadian LA PIERRE LEVEE POITIERS, 1820; Watercolour and ink; further annotated in the artist's hand: "La Pierre Levee on the field where the Battle of Portiers was fought under which several English offficers of rank camped 27th April 1820" verso 4.75" x 7.75" - 12.1 x 19.7 cm. Provenance: Helene-Arthur Gallery, Toronto

George Heriot (1766-1844) MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE

George Heriot (1766-1844) MOUNTAINOUS LANDSCAPE with inscription verso Scale Force Cumbria, pencil and watercolour, 10 x 17.5cm In fine condition

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). Travels Through the Canadas . London: Printed for Richard Phillips, 1807.

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). Travels Through the Canadas . London: Printed for Richard Phillips, 1807. 4 o (268 x 208 mm). Folding frontispiece view of Quebec, 25 aquatint plates (5 folding), one engraved plate, and one folding map, all hand-colored (some occasional spotting and pale offsetting from plates to facing text). Contemporary russia, blind-tooled panel in center of covers with broad gilt border (rebacked, a few minor stains). FIRST EDITION OF HERIOT'S IMPORTANT AND COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF CANADA. As postmaster-general of British North America from 1799 to 1816, Heriot devoted himself to travel into the western parts of Canada and the United States. He describes the fur trade, his voyages to the North, and cod fishery, and devotes the second part of the text to a scholarly study of North and South American Indians, including Father Rasles's vocabulary of the Algonquin languages. An accomplished artist, the fine illustrations are all taken from Heriot's own work. Abbey Travel 618 (plates only); Hill 801; Sabin 31489; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 805.

George Heriot (1766-1844)

View of Greenwich, London (recto); and A river landscape (verso) indistinctly inscribed and dated 'Greenwich 17[?]' (upper centre) and numbered '1.' (upper left) pencil, pen and grey ink and watercolour, on two joined sheets, unframed 4 1/2 x 20 3/8 in. (11.5 x 52 cm.)

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). Travels through the Canadas. London: Printed for Richard

HERIOT, George (1766-1844). Travels through the Canadas. London: Printed for Richard Phillips, 1807. 4 o (260 x 205 mm). Folding frontispiece view of Quebec (reinforced along gutter) and 25 sepia aquatint plates including many folding panoramic views, 1 engraved plate of a moose deer and folding hand-colored map of the St. Lawrence River (a few plates faintly impressed, some occasional offsetting between plates and text, including on title, some occasional spotting). Contemporary calf (rebacked preserving original spine). FIRST EDITION. In his position as deputy postmaster general of British North America, Heriot travelled extensively through the Canadas. His watercolor sketches, made on these journeys, formed the bases for this work. He had studied watercolor under Paul Sandby. "Illustrated books on North America are curiously few in the period with which we deal. By far the most interesting is Heriots Travels through the Canadas... interesting for its aquatints by Stadler and Lewis after Heriot" (Prideaux, pp.254-5). The text gives interesting accounts of the fur trade, loyalist settlements, northern travels, the cod fisheries and detailed descriptions of Indian cultures, including Father Rasles's vocabulary of the Algonquin languages. Abbey Travel 618; Sabin 31489; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 805.

George Heriot (Canadian, 1766-1844) Loch Arroquhar inscribed and dated Aug 1819 verso, watercolour 11 x 17.5 cm.

George Heriot (Canadian, 1766-1844)

inscribed and dated Aug 1819 verso, watercolour